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Melton Race 7 - Irt Trot

SHINELIKETHESUN (3) is a progressive mare who scored at Shepparton when resuming two starts ago before coming from a tough barrier for second at her latest appearance at Shepparton, beaten just over 2 metres. Should enjoy an economical run from this better draw so can return to the winners' list. BAR TAB (7) is back from a let-up and draws wide but came from the back row to win over this distance the last time she raced here so can measure right up with her A-game. KISS AT MIDNIGHT (6) added to her consistent form from last campaign when resuming with a fourth from the back row at Kilmore last time out. Proven at this circuit and distance and when second-up so can progress. BET BET HOTSHOT (1) could be competitive from the ace draw.

Race Time:10:42 AM

Friday, March 20, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Bet Bet Hotshot (1)4455722448

Trainer: Donald Cross (Rushworth)12 mths 27: 0-2-0

Driver: Abby Sanderson

5 yo B BR G

Sire: ALDEBARAN EAGLE (USA)

Dam: IM RITE OR WRONG (NZ)

Stats

Career27: 0-2-0

LTS$6,160.00

BMR

TS2: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %7.41%

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 45 m by I Am Harro (2:44.60) in 0-1 WIN on March 17 at $18. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo was 5th-7.48 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Straight To Thetop (2:43.90) in NR 40 to 45 on March 11 at $34. Draws the pegs so expect a better effort.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/12	17/03/2026	6	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	2:00.9	1	1. I Am Harro 2. Shinelikethesun 3. Jilliby Topgun	44.5L	$18.00
4/8	11/03/2026	7	NR 40 to 45	$4,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	2:02.7	2	1. Straight To Thetop 2. Maori Tattoo 3. Charlie Walker	4.1L	$34.00
4/7	04/03/2026	15	NR up to 36	$4,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	2:05.1	5	1. Macho Maori 2. Aldebaran Maverick 3. Playa Del Carmen	4.2L	$5.00
2/9	17/02/2026	7	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	2:05.5	5	1. Cresco Cashflow 2. Bet Bet Hotshot 3. Aldebaran Sariah	4.2L	$5.50
2/9	10/02/2026	27	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	2:02.6	2	1. Little Miss Morgan 2. Bet Bet Hotshot 3. Cresco Cashflow	17.2L	$34.00
4/7	02/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Abby Sanderson		0	1. Always Skye High 2. Sambezia 3. Giggle Water	50L	$0.00
7/7	14/01/2026	8	NR up to 39	$4,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	2:01.2	2	1. Fremarks Peggy 2. Macho Maori 3. Playa Del Carmen	61.6L	$34.00
5/7	06/01/2026	8	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	2:01.2	4	1. Sammy Haller 2. Aldebaran Zane 3. Morning Dove	23.7L	$21.00
4/6	09/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Abby Sanderson		0	1. Kalarney Prince 2. Astro 3. Always Skye High	8L	$0.00

Lovenus (2)2603489x9x

Trainer: K A Ward (Melton)12 mths 26: 1-2-3

Driver: Kaylene Ward

7 yo B M

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: I AM WHO I AM (AUS)

Stats

Career26: 1-2-3

LTS$11,710.00

BMR1:59.30

TS7: 0-1-0

Win %3.85%

Place %23.08%

Comments

Resumes. Ran only once last campaign running when well beaten into ninth behind Imperial Command at Geelong over 1609m in a NR up to 49 on December 20 2024 at $34. One of the chances.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	10/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	K A Ward		0	1. Jackofalltrades 2. Charlies Tactics 3. Coltrane	123.4L	$0.00
5/7	03/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	K A Ward		0	1. With Aplomb 2. Coltrane 3. Charlies Tactics	34.1L	$0.00
9/10	20/12/2024	161	NR up to 49	$4,500.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	K A Ward	2:01.4	4	1. Imperial Command NZ 2. Chinski NZ 3. With Aplomb	121.1L	$34.00
9/10	12/07/2024	13	NR up to 49	$4,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	K A Ward	1:58.0	1	1. Romantic Nina 2. Kaotic Flair 3. Spirited Lass	49.0L	$5.50
8/10	29/06/2024	16	NR up to 55	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	K A Ward	1:58.5	1	1. Designs 2. Silent Reverie 3. The Girls Gotflair	14.0L	$26.00
4/10	13/06/2024	7	NR up to 49	$4,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	K A Ward	2:02.0	2	1. Atego Dawn 2. Against The Bridle 3. Kellybush	6.7L	$9.00
3/8	06/06/2024	5	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	K A Ward	2:03.4	2	1. Oopzee Daizee 2. Silent Reverie 3. Lovenus	3.9L	$5.50
10/10	01/06/2024	9		$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	K M Gath	2:00.8	1	1. Son Of A Sun NZ 2. Berriesandcherries 3. Desert Assassin	71.0L	$61.00

Shinelikethesun (3)5757x12

Trainer: P M Morrissey (Longlea)12 mths 6: 1-1-0

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan

4 yo B M

Sire: CENTURION ATM (USA)

Dam: SKY MAJESTY (AUS)

Stats

Career6: 1-1-0

LTS$5,010.00

BMR2:05.00

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %16.67%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] won by 2.25 m (Fr1) at Shepparton (2:50.00) beating Sambezia in MAIDEN on March 8 at $15. Hard to beat from a low draw.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/12	17/03/2026	9	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	2:00.9	4	1. I Am Harro 2. Shinelikethesun 3. Jilliby Topgun	2.1L	$23.00
1/8	08/03/2026	116	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	2:05.0	1	1. Shinelikethesun 2. Sambezia 3. Farstar	2.2L	$15.00
3/6	05/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		P M Morrissey		0	1. Ginger Ella 2. Sebs Gal 3. Shinelikethesun	12.2L	$0.00
7/7	12/11/2025	10	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	P M Morrissey	2:02.3	6	1. Charlies Tactics 2. Little Miss Valley 3. Sebastians Waiting	166.4L	$31.00
5/11	02/11/2025	12	MAIDEN	$10,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	P M Morrissey	2:02.1	5	1. Thats My Cardigan 2. Calders Revenge 3. Lady Manche	49.7L	$81.00
7/8	21/10/2025	9	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	P M Morrissey	2:02.5	5	1. Bat Out Of Hill 2. Aldebaran Mistique 3. Frikshyn	75.0L	$8.50
5/8	12/10/2025	-	MAIDEN	$7,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	W	P M Morrissey	2:06.1	3	1. Joey Bee 2. Narky Intellectual 3. Aldebaran Axl	13.0L	$2.90
1/6	06/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		P M Morrissey		0	1. Shinelikethesun 2. Angove 3. Always Skye High	6L	$0.00

Steady Dream (4)5305x78585

Trainer: Jess Tubbs 12 mths 20: 2-1-2

Driver: Craig Demmler

4 yo B M

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: SWEDE DREAMS (SWE)

Stats

Career20: 2-1-2

LTS$9,960.00

BMR2:00.70

TS5: 0-1-0

Win %10.00%

Place %25.00%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 24 m by Acool Investment (2:07.20) in 0-1 WIN on March 12 at $26. Before that 8th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 80 m by Buslin Brody (2:46.20) in NR up to 49 on February 26 at $6. Prefer others.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	12/03/2026	14	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:01.1	5	1. Acool Investment 2. Kyvalley Jenny 3. Tipple Time	24.9L	$26.00
8/8	26/02/2026	7	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:02.7	1	1. Buslin Brody 2. April Sun 3. Midnite Muscle	79.1L	$6.00
5/9	19/02/2026	11	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	2:00.0	1	1. Golden Skies 2. Louieville Lass 3. Please Layla	15.3L	$13.00
8/8	08/02/2026	16	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	2:00.5	7	1. At The Distance 2. Mista Walker 3. Massif Central	156.5L	$8.50
7/11	23/01/2026	189	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.3	4	1. Spirited Lass 2. The Italian Dream 3. Kennywould	33.2L	$4.60
3/4	06/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	J A Tubbs		0	1. Maori Tattoo 2. Iberian 3. Steady Dream	11.7L	$0.00
5/8	18/07/2025	44	NR up to 47	$4,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	2:02.2	6	1. Right Of Reply 2. Shezalover 3. Spirited Lass	10.4L	$4.80
1/5	01/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Greg Sugars		0	1. Steady Dream 2. Sambezia 3. Calders Revenge	5.7L	$0.00

Tipple Time (5)11x6x939

Trainer: J C Hackett (Balliang)12 mths 6: 2-0-1

Driver: Jordan Leedham

3 yo B F

Sire: SIX PACK (USA)

Dam: TILLY TIME (NZ)

Stats

Career6: 2-0-1

LTS$15,740.00

BMR2:01.40

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %33.33%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1650m after racing wide at Bendigo, beaten 16 m by Farrokh (2:01.10) in NR 50 to 55 on March 18 at $41. At the start before game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore was 5th-9.04 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Acool Investment (2:07.20) in 0-1 WIN on March 12 at $21. Can bounce back.

Last Starts 1 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/12	18/03/2026	6	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:58.1	5	1. Farrokh 2. Charlies Tactics 3. Aetos Dynamis	16.6L	$41.00
3/8	12/03/2026	9	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	2:01.1	7	1. Acool Investment 2. Kyvalley Jenny 3. Tipple Time	17.0L	$21.00
9/10	03/03/2026	123	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Jason Hackett	2:02.0	1	1. Attracted 2. Waikare Adrienna 3. Jilliby Topgun	43.9L	$21.00
2/4	28/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Jason Hackett		0	1. Shes Sky High 2. Tipple Time 3. She Drives Me	6L	$0.00
2/4	22/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	1690m		Jason Hackett		0	1. Sister Molly 2. Tipple Time 3. Beau Truscott	1L	$0.00
6/7	31/10/2025	86	0-2 WINS	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Jason Hackett	2:03.7	7	1. Keayang Bazlenka 2. Whoshotthepieman 3. Argyle Muse	69.8L	$8.50
1/7	06/08/2025	19	No NR	$20,000.00	Bendigo	1609m	Neutral	Jason Hackett	2:01.4	3	1. Tipple Time 2. Hallebesofine 3. Jilliby Aura	0.2L	$8.00
1/9	18/07/2025	-	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Jason Hackett	2:03.2	3	1. Tipple Time 2. Aldebaran Axl 3. Joe Lou	0.1L	$5.00

Kiss At Midnight (6)12078442x4

Trainer: T Abela (Balliang)12 mths 14: 2-2-0

Driver: James Herbertson

4 yo BR M

Sire: SKYVALLEY (NZ)

Dam: DREAMSCAPE AURORA (AUS)

Stats

Career14: 2-2-0

LTS$12,574.00

BMR2:03.24

TS3: 1-0-0

Win %14.29%

Place %28.57%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 22 m by Acool Investment (2:07.20) in 0-1 WIN on March 12 at $23. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore was 7th-15.1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 6 m by Sebastians Waiting (2:47.00) in 0-1 WIN on December 18 at $5. Fitter so expect to see a much better run.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	12/03/2026	84	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	2:01.1	1	1. Acool Investment 2. Kyvalley Jenny 3. Tipple Time	22.3L	$23.00
2/10	18/12/2025	12	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Chris Alford	2:03.3	2	1. Sebastians Waiting 2. Kiss At Midnight 3. Van Nostrand	6.5L	$5.00
4/11	06/12/2025	17	0-2 WINS	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:59.3	2	1. Quirky Character 2. Bat Out Of Hill 3. Kyvalley Jenny	22.5L	$15.00
4/4	22/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Tyrone Abela		0	1. Te Amo 2. Jungle Spider 3. Unknown Son	10L	$0.00
4/10	19/11/2025	16	0-3 WINS	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:58.7	6	1. Kyvalley Jetstream NZ 2. Quirky Character 3. Midnite Muscle	17.4L	$11.00
2/5	11/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Tyrone Abela		0	1. Harperseven 2. Kiss At Midnight 3. Suffarell Hill	2.3L	$0.00
8/10	03/11/2025	14	NR up to 54	$10,000.00	Penrith	1720m	Neutral	Blake Fitzpatrick	1:59.2	4	1. Dollys Law 2. Ewing 3. Jackies Gift	94.7L	$9.50
7/9	20/10/2025	7	NR up to 55	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Blake Fitzpatrick	1:55.8	3	1. Bertinelli 2. Chief Runningcloud 3. Oria	94.6L	$5.50

Bar Tab (7)2947241398

Trainer: E & R J Brosnan (Meredith)12 mths 15: 2-2-1

Driver: Emmett Brosnan

4 yo B M

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: SHOT GLASS (AUS)

Stats

Career15: 2-2-1

LTS$13,110.00

BMR2:02.20

TS2: 1-0-0

Win %13.33%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 21 m by Fremarks Peggy (2:51.10) in NR up to 50 M on February 11 at $3.70. The start before broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Sr6) over 2200m at Ballarat was 10th-18.54 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Kyvalley Judge (2:48.50) in 0-2 WINS on February 5 at $13. Won her only attempt at this circuit and distance so can measure right up.

Last Starts 36 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/9	11/02/2026	6	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Emmett Brosnan	2:05.7	2	1. Fremarks Peggy 2. Manda Kyvalley 3. The Chook	21.3L	$3.70
9/12	05/02/2026	20	0-2 WINS	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Emmett Brosnan	2:03.2	6	1. Kyvalley Judge 2. Im Eddie 3. No Telling Heather	17.9L	$13.00
3/9	16/01/2026	16	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	Emmett Brosnan	2:02.1	1	1. Noble Count NZ 2. Scar 3. Bar Tab	10.3L	$3.70
1/10	31/12/2025	11	NR up to 49	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	2:02.2	3	1. Bar Tab 2. Piesridingshotgun 3. Please Layla	0.2L	$9.50
4/11	20/12/2025	5	10 0K	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Emmett Brosnan	1:58.6	4	1. Dance Fighter 2. Hody Moke 3. Sky Spirit	3.3L	$10.00
2/12	15/12/2025	12	NR 49 to 53	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Emmett Brosnan	2:00.5	4	1. Stately Salome 2. Bar Tab 3. Charlies Tactics	4.0L	$34.00
2/4	25/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Emmett Brosnan		0	1. Kyvalley Jenny 2. Bar Tab 3. Perpetual	2L	$0.00
2/4	17/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	1609m		Emmett Brosnan		0	1. Carla Pixie NZ 2. Bar Tab 3. Desert Royale	8L	$0.00